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1. Eccentric tension A type of muscle tension that helps control the speed and direction of movement.
2. Isotonic contrac- A type of muscle contraction that results in movement, such as raising or lowering
tion a body part.
3. Concentric ten- Increased muscle contraction that causes muscle shortening, resulting in move-
sion ment.
4. Isometric con- A static contraction that causes an increase in muscle tension without shortening
traction or active movement of the muscle.
5. Scoliosis A structural curvature of the spine associated with vertebral rotation.
6. Osteogenesis im- An inherited disorder that makes bones porous, short, bowed, and deformed.
perfecta
7. Osteomalacia An uncommon metabolic disease characterized by inadequate and delayed min-
eralization, resulting in compact and spongy bone.
8. Arthritis An inflammatory joint disease characterized by inflammation or destruction of the
synovial membrane and articular cartilage.
9. Joint degenera- Changes in articular cartilage combined with overgrowth of bone at the articular
tion ends, commonly affecting weight-bearing joints.
10. Base of support The area beneath an object or person that includes every point of contact that the
object or person makes with the supporting surface.
11. Center of gravity The point at which the body's mass is evenly distributed in all directions.
12. Lumbar muscle The group of muscles around the lumbar vertebrae that are commonly injured by
group twisting during the lifting of patients.
13. Synovial joints Freely movable joints that are the most mobile, numerous, and anatomically
complex body joints.
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14. Fibrous joints Joints that fit closely together and are fixed, permitting little, if any, movement.
15. Cartilaginous Joints that have little movement but are elastic and use cartilage to unite separate
joints bony surfaces.
16. Proprioception The awareness of the position of the body and its parts.
17. Semicircular Three fluid-filled structures in the inner ear that help maintain balance.
canals
18. Weight-bearing Joints that are commonly affected by degenerative changes due to joint degen-
joints eration.
19. Inflammatory A condition characterized by inflammation or destruction of the synovial mem-
joint disease brane and articular cartilage.
20. Static contraction Another term for isometric contraction, where there is no shortening or active
movement of the muscle.
21. Dynamic contrac- Muscle actions that involve movement, including both concentric and eccentric
tion contractions.
22. Quadriceps set Exercises that involve instructing the patient to tighten and relax the quadriceps
exercises muscle group.
23. Pelvic floor exer- Exercises aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
cises
24. Health Promo- A nursing focus area that includes strategies to maintain health and prevent
tion and Mainte- disease.
nance
25. Physiological The body's ability to adjust to changes in the environment or internal conditions.
Adaptation
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1. Eccentric tension A type of muscle tension that helps control the speed and direction of movement.
2. Isotonic contrac- A type of muscle contraction that results in movement, such as raising or lowering
tion a body part.
3. Concentric ten- Increased muscle contraction that causes muscle shortening, resulting in move-
sion ment.
4. Isometric con- A static contraction that causes an increase in muscle tension without shortening
traction or active movement of the muscle.
5. Scoliosis A structural curvature of the spine associated with vertebral rotation.
6. Osteogenesis im- An inherited disorder that makes bones porous, short, bowed, and deformed.
perfecta
7. Osteomalacia An uncommon metabolic disease characterized by inadequate and delayed min-
eralization, resulting in compact and spongy bone.
8. Arthritis An inflammatory joint disease characterized by inflammation or destruction of the
synovial membrane and articular cartilage.
9. Joint degenera- Changes in articular cartilage combined with overgrowth of bone at the articular
tion ends, commonly affecting weight-bearing joints.
10. Base of support The area beneath an object or person that includes every point of contact that the
object or person makes with the supporting surface.
11. Center of gravity The point at which the body's mass is evenly distributed in all directions.
12. Lumbar muscle The group of muscles around the lumbar vertebrae that are commonly injured by
group twisting during the lifting of patients.
13. Synovial joints Freely movable joints that are the most mobile, numerous, and anatomically
complex body joints.
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14. Fibrous joints Joints that fit closely together and are fixed, permitting little, if any, movement.
15. Cartilaginous Joints that have little movement but are elastic and use cartilage to unite separate
joints bony surfaces.
16. Proprioception The awareness of the position of the body and its parts.
17. Semicircular Three fluid-filled structures in the inner ear that help maintain balance.
canals
18. Weight-bearing Joints that are commonly affected by degenerative changes due to joint degen-
joints eration.
19. Inflammatory A condition characterized by inflammation or destruction of the synovial mem-
joint disease brane and articular cartilage.
20. Static contraction Another term for isometric contraction, where there is no shortening or active
movement of the muscle.
21. Dynamic contrac- Muscle actions that involve movement, including both concentric and eccentric
tion contractions.
22. Quadriceps set Exercises that involve instructing the patient to tighten and relax the quadriceps
exercises muscle group.
23. Pelvic floor exer- Exercises aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
cises
24. Health Promo- A nursing focus area that includes strategies to maintain health and prevent
tion and Mainte- disease.
nance
25. Physiological The body's ability to adjust to changes in the environment or internal conditions.
Adaptation
